I went there 40+ years ago and still have the sapphires I found back then. So exciting and fun, and such wonderful memories.

I highly recommend the trip. I went to gem mountain. Look at her face each time she turns a tray over. It's an expression of joy and wonderment. You get that every time you dig all day. Then. Gem mountain had mine heated and faceted. I have 4 wonderful beautiful stones. I want to go back again. Suddenly. Gold is not as fun. ❤❤❤❤

@minelifemediallc

22 күн бұрын

Love this! Gem Mountain is a fantastic stop too, that's where I usually go, Philipsburg is such a fun town!

@rickjohnson6559

22 күн бұрын

@@minelifemediallc I left a 100$ at the candy shop. Yes folks they make their own candy. And it's a two story shop. Old fashioned candy. For the adults a micro brewery and sevaral family oriented saloons. I had a great burger in the one I went to. And outside of town is a open mine for semi precious stones

What wonderful dog's 😊😊

Gonna be on your West Boarder.. need to get out and see which gems are around...cheers

Congratulations, 400 Subs and 20,000 views, in 4 days.. That is quite the accomplishment 🎉🎉 I wish you great adventures, and continued success !!

Hey awesome video :) very informative and fun 🎉

Thank you. Bought a strand of them Sapphires-they ranged from dark blue to clear...they coulda been heat-treated...the mineral world has lots of gorgeous rocks, stones, geodes, crystals...

Southern Oregon here.. We have everything here in gems that you could ever want.

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

I've heard there is some good gem stuff over there! I'll have to make a trip over sometime!

@kaynefryday1251

27 күн бұрын

Really , do you have black opal and pink and blue diamonds

@glassontherocks

27 күн бұрын

@@kaynefryday1251 Might be The Three Sisters spewed everything here.

@deltabluesdavidraye

25 күн бұрын

You don't have Sapphires ,Rubies or Diamonds

@glassontherocks

25 күн бұрын

@@deltabluesdavidraye You must be a democrat. You just can't let it go can you? God has scattered it all over for all of us to enjoy. And you want to fuss and bicker. You must have an aggravated life. Look for peace.

Looks like alot of fun

@minelifemediallc

25 күн бұрын

It's always a nice little day out, fun for all ages for sure!

Wow beautiful sharing 😊

@minelifemediallc

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

Amazing, very good, good lucky

@minelifemediallc

26 күн бұрын

It's a ton of fun to find these little treasures!

Came across your video while looking up Montana sapphires. I'm going to do a roadtrip down from BC to have a gander for some.

@minelifemediallc

26 күн бұрын

So fun! Montana has a ton of great stops!! Depending where you're going, Gem Mountain in Philipsburg is another fun stop and it might be closer for you!

Epic

Cool stuff 😊 new subscriber

@minelifemediallc

3 күн бұрын

Thank you and thanks for subscribing!

Enjoyed the video. I have always been a rock hound. Watching from Athens, Georgia

@minelifemediallc

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I'm still new at sharing these videos so it's greatly appreciated!

@haroldlundy6810

28 күн бұрын

You done good.

@bigskyrich3947

27 күн бұрын

Montana Dawg here

So cute..great info..and we lived in Helena years ago..and went to this mine... such fun..but we didn't get much..that's what mining is..hit or miss..😅

@minelifemediallc

26 күн бұрын

It's a great spot!

Subscribed and hit the bell🤗 have you ever tried using black lights on any of the washes out there?

@minelifemediallc

23 күн бұрын

Aw thanks! I have a black light but rarely use it, next time I visit this area I might have to take it!

Keep up the great content, I wish there were mines closer to NW FL. I'd love to do a family mining weekend.

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

This mine ships "concentrate" all over for an actually pretty reasonable price! It's a fun way to spend a day outside!

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

If you like geology, here is my map of Cool Geology spots! There might be some near you! :) maps.app.goo.gl/UiCrJ7VUQ6jwAQnaA

@pensacolafishin

27 күн бұрын

@@minelifemediallc thank you so much, I didn't know Cherokee Ruby mine. It will most definitely be a stop our next trip to TN.

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

@@pensacolafishin love to hear it! I've not been myself but I'm sure it will be a ton of fun!

Like looking for a needle in a hay stack !

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

That makes finding one even more fun! :)

Looks like another thing for the bucket list. If you want your dogs to help dig plant flowers or a garden. How did the bag of concentrates turn out?

@minelifemediallc

25 күн бұрын

Their little legs are not much help with digging unfortunately 😂 I saved the rest of my bag for some students to go through, I will report back if they find anything good!!

Corundum is used to make sandpaper, I know that from years ago.

@minelifemediallc

24 күн бұрын

Absolutely! A lot of these hard minerals like diamonds, garnets, and sapphires have a ton of industrial uses like sandpaper!

Has anyone ever told you how much you look like Sarah Snook?

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

I've heard it a couple of times! I think it's the rounder face and lighter reddish hair? 🤔

Hamilton watch company uses them in their Pocket watches . They are used for the pallet fork . They may not be from Montana .

@lauraschulz5209

22 күн бұрын

My father in law used to work for Hamilton Watch in Lancaster,Pa

I would love to scratch around hunting for pretty rocks and gems, but I can't travel that far.

@minelifemediallc

24 күн бұрын

You might be able to find some great rock hunting spots near you!

I got some crystals this last three years in PNW, Montana is fun though.

a very informative sponsored video

@minelifemediallc

25 күн бұрын

Not sponsored in any way but thanks!

Well done!

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

Aw thank you so much!

Isn,t there a public fossicing area?. And the have to be heated?

@minelifemediallc

24 күн бұрын

They don't have to be heated, it's just common! This one isn't public it's family run, but you might be able to find some public spaces!

Are you related to Radioactive Drew on KZread?

@minelifemediallc

4 күн бұрын

Hm not that I know of!!

blood sapphires

What is your dog's name

@dontask8979

27 күн бұрын

Sargent Dan 😉

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

Finally someone asks the important questions 🤣🤣 I have two, the chunky one is Hazel and the thinner one is Gracie 🤣

Yea let’s just post everything on social media so everyone knows and comes and destroys all the land and rivers again like they did in the gold rush.

@minelifemediallc

22 күн бұрын

The place here is literally a family run business that relies on tourism dollars to feed their families. Not any trade secrets here 👍

Most Montana sapphire are ugly teals

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

Aw I like the teals! My favorite Montana ones are the Yogos of course, I have a video on those specifically in the works 👀

Boring

Follow you on tiktok just found you're YT !

@minelifemediallc

27 күн бұрын

Aw that's so cool!! The KZread is very new, I'm trying to challenge myself to make one longer video each month to improve my content skills 😂

Fascinating how the human Monkey loses it's mind over sparkly shiney things